Coding for Kids
Tynker is celebrating International STEM Day in recognition of the amazing accomplishments in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
As we continue to tackle significant global challenges, advances in STEM fields such as medicine, environmental conservation, and space exploration have everyone hopeful and excited for the future.
Coming from a business and digital marketing background, I couldn’t wait to get involved with an innovative, life-changing industry like technology.
As the Chief Growth Officer at Tynker, I’m responsible for getting the word out about our online coding curriculum to shape kids as lifelong learners, which I love to do.
In teaching kids and teens worldwide how to code, we’re helping them learn valuable skills that will last a lifetime, transforming them from consumers to creators while preparing them for a rapidly growing industry.
You can read about some of the incredible ways computer programming is changing our world for the better in this article exploring Why Coding Matters.
The addition of computer science to the K12 curriculum is a big change, one that business leaders, teachers, parents, and state governors agree is worth pursuing. Check it out in the CEOs for Computer Science initiative.
Still, just one in six American high school seniors surveyed were interested in studying STEM in college—despite an abundance of jobs in STEM fields.
And though women account for roughly 47% of the American workforce, they only hold 25% of computer and math jobs and just 15% of engineering. We have to change that!
Tynker has a Women in STEM series that recognizes women making positive contributions to the world.
Like Gitanjali Rao, who Time Magazine named its Kid of the Year in 2020 for “using technology to tackle issues ranging from contaminated drinking water to opioid addiction and cyberbullying.”
Women are needed in all STEM fields. This morning I saw a great post on @NASAhistory honoring Mary W. Jackson as NASA’s first black female engineer.
STEM fields will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible for the human race. That’s exciting. So much good can come from it.
If you have time, I’d like for everyone to share what you love about working in STEM and offer some advice for those looking to break in.
Check out Tynker’s Curriculum and learn more about inspiring the next generation to change the world through code.
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